The latest edition of ACCLAIM mag has just hit the shelves. The issue is dedicated to JAPAN which has undergone a fresh design shake-up and word is that its a progression for the publication and a taste of things to come from the lifestyle title. Guest-edited by Pete Le Chic of progressive label For The Homies, the JAPAN issue goes straight to the source, with one-on-one interviews with some of the biggest shakers and movers of the current creative culture scene, some of whom have never given Western interviews before.

I totally freaked out when i just learned that the infamous Nike Air Go LWP (Light Weight Performance) will be retroed some time this year. I wore these out til you could see my sock through the outter sole. These kicks were beyond its time using new (back then) Zoom air technology together with air bags under the heels. Eliminating the midsole with a supportive upper that hugged like Huaraches, these ball shoes were so light and low to the ground that you’d easily forget you where wearing shoes.

Originally released in 1994, the Nike Air Go LWP was one of the first sneakers Anfernee ‘Penny’ Hardaway laced up in the NBA. This were also worn by another Hardaway, Tim, which would have helped him break off defenders with his killer cross-overs.

I dug out of the archives this issue of Slam with Penny on the cover. Since the NBA playoffs are on, i wanted to bring you guys back to ‘95 where the Orlando Magic made it to the NBA finals beating Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls along the way. (They were then swept by the Houston Rockets in the finals)

These popped up on Nice Kicks.com. Although its a sample, this insanely crazy pair of 90’s is also a reminder that you can return to Pandora when Avatar comes out on DVD and Blu-ray on the 29th.

3D home entertainment is coming to Australia. So if you’re just getting used to Blu-rays this is a friendly reminder of how fast technology is moving… and its moving pretty damn fast!

Sony have recently announced that they have partnered with FIFA to launch the first ever 3D experience of the World Cup. Although it is not yet confirmed if Australia will sign up to broadcast in 3D, ‘footy’ fans will be stoked to hear that Channel Nine just announced it will broadcast the first 3D sports event in Australia next month when Queensland takes on NSW in the State of Origin.

But before you get all excited there has to be a great deal of pre-production that needs to be put into broadcasting a 3D sports event experience that fully utilizes the 3D experience and technology. When block-buster films like Avatar get made, camera angles and the movement of the cameras are essential in bringin the action and life of the game into your lap making you flinch and all that… So how are they gonna pull off a soccer or footy game? Unless they have a cameras on field (bulit in the goal posts?) or riggs over the turf (that doesn’t interfere with the game) you might think twice in handing over your hard earned dollar to satisfy your tech-head urges.

I reckon the benefits of 3D home entertainment will be in computer gaming… so let’s leave that for another post.

Passed away 19th April 2010.
R.I.P Guru


“lemonade was a popular drink and it still is, I gets more props n stunts then bruce willis”

Aaron McGruder will be returning on May 2nd (US) with Huey and Riley Freeman, and the rest of The Boondocks characters for their third and final season. Great times!

Here’s the trailer…

What Up Sydney?!

In collaboration with FreshIn, the collective that is the “Stick Up Kids” are hyped to present to you, our inaugural party ANTE UP!

The Stick Up Kids are three homies who live and represent the Australian and global street cultures. Rather then let things pass by, Stick Up Kids decided to stomp out the bullshit and give you a party without the wackness.

ANTE UP is a party that joins many aspects of street culture from streetwear, music and art.

This is a party for the sneakerheads, sneaker-freakers and street wear connoisseurs. Don’t hold back! Come dressed fresh to death in your flyest kicks and get ups to be dubbed “the most fresh” and grab up some giveaways & prizes from streetwear store FreshIn.

Calling all hip hop heads, Ante Up is binning those 90s rap compilation cds, lets just say you are not going to hear Black Eye Peas “Imma Be”. It’s real music and real rap shit!

Your going to hear the classics from the likes of Biggie, Nas, Jay-Z, M.O.P, Run DMC, Eric B & Rakim, Gangstarr, DJ Premier, Wu Tang, Dilated Peoples and all that golden era goodness.

Then mix in J-Dilla, The Cool Kids, Little Brother, Black Milk, Kidz in the Hall, Murs, J.Cole, Jay Electronica, Blu and many others.

Add some local hip hop flavour from Australia & New Zealand, and boom - you gone ANTE UP!

Don’t worry ladies! We’ve got you covered as well! There won’t be any cheesy robotic RnB, you lucky ladies are getting that smooth 90’s rnb, soul and new jack swing. The tunes your heart, body and booty can dance too.

Headlining and holding down the decks is the one and only - SNOB SCRILLA!!!! calling all Snob Scrilla fans, come rep for our homie!

On rotation are: DJ Eddie T, DJ D-Lect, DJ Lo-D, KASE & DJ Senyo

Doors Open 9pm
Entry is $10

Be early to avoid disappointment, Brighton Up Bar is a small capacity venue

Lastly, the Stick Up Kids just want to say -

ANTE UP! Yap that fool…ANTE UP! Kidnap that fool!